Who this is for:

• Ground Disturber
• General Contractor
• Supervisor
• Project Manager
• Site Superintendent
• Property Owner
• Utilities Locator
• Private Locator

The 5 W’s before you start:

• Who needs this information?
• What type of work is being done in this area?
• What utilities are in the area?
• When is the work starting?
• Where is the locating taking place?
• Why this information is required (job specifics – depths, distances).

Required information on the Locate sheet:

• Address of the locate
• A written description of boundaries of the locate area
• Sketch of located area identifying the utilities located
• Identify the type of work being done in this area
• Indicate PUBLIC and PRIVATE locates
• Name utility owners (Hydro, MTS, etc.)
• Name of locator
• List the marked utilities
• How were they marked (paint, flags, stakes)
• Indicate warnings and cautions
• Date of issue and expiry

Confirm prior to starting work

• Locates are valid
• Written descriptions and sketches match the work area
• Locate marks are clear and visible
• Emergency contact for known utilities
• Emergency Response plan in place and all people involved are aware of the procedure